Anne Thomas

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Sunday at the Atlanta Aquarium

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Traveling again.. Carribean

Sunset at sea.. Virgin voyages Frittata at razzle dazzle..

Traveling again.. Carribean

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Prague today - Wow

I cannot believe how beautiful Prague is – here are a few pictures from my walk in Old Town today.

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Geiranger Norway

Geiranger Norway is my favorite port so far! Here are some photos from my trip Seven Sisters Waterfalls Geiranger was a truly awesome port – so far my favorite. I highly recommend a good raincoat and hiking shoes (for the waterfall trek). The weather was very warm for May but can change at any time!

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Iceland

‎⁨Flateyri⁩, ⁨Westfjords⁩, ⁨Iceland⁩ May 20 – Iceland trip with NCL

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Where in the world is Anne Thomas today? Last stop.. Norway

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Cruises so far..

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So off again on a new adventure…

About to head back to Southampton on the NCL Breakaway. Since i am quite a way from the Atlanta airport I tried the new Gainesville (GA) to Atlanta airport transfer . Enrique (my driver) was excellent. Everything on time even with traffic and he was an excellent driver. Considering my fear of Atlanta traffic/drivers this is high praise indeed. For $29.99 plus well deserved tip i would recommend.…

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Well here we are.

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Back to travels…

So I am on my way to a transatlantic cruise on the Norwegian joy .. First stop ac hotel in downtown Atlanta. Clean, lovely atmosphere, exceptionally lovely folks at the front desk and at breakfast. This is my first visit to the AC brand . ❤️❤️ Lovely European breakfast Yum

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Seasoned Grilled Steak

Ingredients 1 tsp/5 mL Watkins Garlic Powder 1/4 tsp/1.2 mL Watkins Black Pepper 1/4 tsp/1.2 mL Watkins Sea Salt 1 tbsp/15 mL Watkins Paprika 1 tsp/5 mL Watkins Oregano 1/2 tsp/2.5 mL 3 tbsp/45 mL  Oil 2 cups/500 mL cherry tomatoes 1/2 tsp/2.5 mL Watkins Italian Seasoning 2 steaks Directions In a small bowl combine garlic powder, black pepper, seasoning salt, paprika, oregano and red-pepper…

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Homemade Cinnamon Rolls

Ingredients 4-1/4 to 4-3/4 cups/1 to 1.25 liters all-purpose flour 1 package quick-rising active dry yeast 1-1/4 cups/325 mL milk 1 tsp/5 mL Watkins Baking Vanilla 1/4 cup/60 mL sugar 1/4 cup/60 mL butter 1 tsp/5 mL salt 1 tsp/5 mL Watkins Purest Ground Cinnamon 2 eggs 6 tbsp/90 mL butter, softened 1/2 cup/125 mL brown sugar 4 tsp/20 mL  Watkins Purest Ground Cinnamon 1 cup/250 mL powdered…

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Cocoa & Vanilla Brownies

Cocoa & Vanilla Brownies

Ingredients 8 tbsp/120 mL unsalted butter 1 cup/250 mL all-purpose flour 1/4 cup/60 mL Baking Cocoa 1/2 tsp/2.5 mL Baking Powder 1/2 tsp/2.5 mL salt 8 oz/225 g bittersweet chocolate 1 1/4 cups/310 mL sugar 3 eggs 1 tsp/5 mL Watkins Baking Vanilla 1 cup/250 mL walnuts (optional) Cooking Directions Preheat oven to 350°F/180°C degrees. Brush a 9-inch/23-cm square baking pan with butter. Line bottom…

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Raspberry & Cinnamon Cream Cheese Coffee Cake

Raspberry & Cinnamon Cream Cheese Coffee Cake

Ingredients- Cake 2 ½ cups/600 mL flour 3/4 cups/180 mL sugar 1 tsp/5 mL  Watkins Purest Ground Cinnamon 1 cup/250 mL (2 sticks) butter, cold 1/2 tsp/2.5 mL  Baking Powder 1/2 tsp/2.5 mL baking soda 1/4 tsp/1.2 mL salt 3/4 cup/180 mL sour cream 1 egg 1 tsp/5 mL  Watkins Baking Vanilla Filling 1 pkg (8 oz/227 g) cream cheese, softened 1/4 cup/60 mL sugar ½ tsp Watkins Baking Vanilla 1 egg 1/2…

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Fresh Fruit Tart Recipe

Fresh Fruit Tart Recipe

Fruit Tart Ingredients: Vary the fruits by using whatever is on hand or in season in your area.Pastry dough for 10-inch/25-cm pie1 package (8 oz/227 g) reduced-calorie cream cheese1/4 to 1/3 cup/60 to 80 mL sugar, to taste1-1/2 tsp/7.5 mL Watkins Baking Vanilla2 peaches or nectarines, thinly sliced2 kiwifruit, peeled, sliced and halved1 cup/250 mL fresh blueberries2 tbsp/30 mL honey1/2 tsp/2.5…

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Chicken Kebobs Recipe

Chicken Kebobs Ingredients:2 Chicken Breasts1 large green pepper1 large orange peppermushroomsCherry Tomatoes Parsley & Pepper Grilling Paste5 tbsp  oil1 tbsp Watkins Granulated Black Pepper (decrease for less heat)1 tbsp Watkins ParsleyCooking Instructions:Combine all ingredients into bowl and let set while cutting up chicken and vegetables for kabobs. Cut chicken into 1 to 2-inch cubes and…

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Coleslaw Seasoning Recipe

2 cups shredded cabbage 1/4 cup plain mayo 1/4 teaspoon Watkins onion powder 1/4 teaspoon Watkins dry mustard Dash of Watkins Pure Ground  Pepper 3 tbsp vinegar 1/2 teaspoon celery salt 2 tbsp white sugar (optional) Mix well and refrigerate at least 1 hour. I like to skimp on mayo and add more if needed when ready to serve since we enjoy dryer coleslaw.

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